Located a couple miles north of Helen, Ga., USP. In short, this is what you will get: a very peaceful, rustic state park located on a lake in southern Appalachia. In terms of lodging, one can choose between camping, cabins, or the lodge. The cabins are unique and you’ll have to see to believe. The lodge, with walls of quilts, looked comfortable, the staff was friendly, and the food in the restaurant wasn’t bad. The courtyard was a peaceful place to take in views of the mountains on a rocker or swing. The camping is a set up to cut down on traffic. Definitely a plus to not have headlights in your tent at 2 AM. Ultimately, it’s what you make of it. I enjoyed it and I highly recommend this place (even for the weekend). Don’t forget to swing by Anna Ruby Falls, it’s an easy half mile paved trail to a spectacular waterfall.

my family stayed at the camp grounds 11.8.07 for three nights had a great time,but from get go our reservations was a mess. we booked for 3 nights but at check in only had 1 night,but yet was charged for 2.for 2 camp sites. no big deal we all make mistakes, so i spoke to the front desk supervisor 'Sandy' she was of no help and was rude and unprofessional. the other employees at the park was the ones that helped clear the mess up and we got to stay all 3 nights. Maureen was a blessing and went above and beyond the call of duty. i work at a state owned resort and we always make the guest happy no matter what has to be done. this was the parks mistake and should have been handled with respect, instead Sandy got mad when i ask her the GM's name and walked off and did not fix the mistake, she also that night had the park officer come to our site saying we had checked out. i had to explain to him yet again the mess up. we will go back, had a great time.but i refuse to deal with Sandy again,with her attitude she should be in housekeeping.not at the front desk.Thanks for your time in reading this:Samantha Keene

Beutiful hike, though almost to easy for what I am used to it was very enjoyable. You follow the stream all the way to the falls, The three teared falls are amazing!

One of your better state parks for camping. Getting around pretty easy, on one side of Hwy is the lodge and lower Smith creek that you need to go down and take a look. There is a trail to walk to Helen want to go back and do.The lower campground I was not impressed and really did not like its set up. Felt a few sites were way too small for 2 tents........ The other two areas looked better and I picked an upper area near a lit up trail to bathroom and showers for night. Nice play grounds in a few area. Lake was lacking too much lake brush in water, and just tiny blue gill. Nice drive to another area closer to cottages going to Falls. We saw an Trout habitat that you were allowed to fish in. no Luck..... too smart. Ruby Falls was an easy walk and pretty view. Best to Drive to Cleveland for food stores the one in HELEN ouch very high or go to the Dollar General they have a few isles of food and some cold items. Tube the Hooch but look for the pink Tubes for you will save a few dollars. We ate at West Family rest. a few miles out of Helen going towards Cleveland. Good buy all you can eat great prices for kids 12 n under. See the mill outside of Helen and the Winery. This was a better located campground with a lot to do. I have posted about a few other GA state parks if you need help with them. When you leave Cleveland head towards Dahlonega Ga. on GA 115/ 52 look for the tomato house. Good prices you beat many that are in Helen area on jams etc. great produce , a lot of things to buy as food gifts. Got a lot of great things for 20.00.